Join our Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) Team at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska to provide post-delivery modification (mod and retrofit) leadership within the Modification, Upgrade and Overhaul (MUO) Value Stream Team (VST). The successful candidate will serve as a leader within the AFS MUO team and assist overseeing the global AFS Contractor Field Team (CFT) operations for F-35; domestic /international travel ~10-65%.

What You Will Be Doing
Responsibilities include performing and/or overseeing the following tasks:
• Leading Contractor Field Teams (CFT) executing modifications at U.S. and International locations
• Compliance with customer and company procedures relative to the MUO VST
• Responsible for contractual and operational performance to include safety, cost, schedule and technical performance of CFT operations. Assesses performance issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Responsible for hiring and management of CFT personnel. Coordinates talent management strategies with HR, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning and Training.
• Participates in contract negotiations and changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• F-35 post-delivery modification support planning/integration and execution of the mod packages
• Support of Change Requests and change management correspondence
• Support of MUO initiatives associated with Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and Full Rate Production (FRP) contracts
• Engineering Liaison/Integration for Execution operations
• Primary leadership liaison with stakeholders for all post-delivery Time Compliance Technical Directive/Order (TCTD/TCTO) modifications. TCTD Kit-Proofing, Verification, and Validation integration and support and TCTO prototype execution.
• Customer/Team Partner Post Delivery Modification integration and support
• Leading the integration of LM/AFS activities into field site operations to include the identification, coordination and care of customer deliverables (facilities, base access, GFE...) and adherence to local customer policies and procedures to include, official agreements (CFT Plans / Memorandum of Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding MOA/MOU).
• Site specific LM/AFS performance regarding contractual performance and operational performance to include safety, quality and customer/other agency compliance. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting. Must be able to obtain a Final Secret Clearance and be a United States citizen.

Who You Are
Conflict Resolution: You have the capability to navigate and resolve disputes effectively, maintaining team cohesion and productivity.

Project Management: You consider yourself proficient in planning, executing, and overseeing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Leader with experience leading post-delivery aircraft modification, overhaul, and upgrade, in-service repair, and inspection efforts.

• Fighter aircraft experience

• Staff leadership experience coaching and developing Aircraft Maintenance, Upgrade and Overhaul (MUO) team members.

• Experience interpreting and executing policies and procedures that typically affect aircraft maintenance and modification activities as related to US services and partner countries.

• Background in planning maintenance/modification actions and executing Time Compliance Technical Orders/Directives (TCTO/TCTD).

• Experienced in process development and continuous improvement

• Experience operating autonomously with minimal direction from senior management

• Experience with MS Office applications is required

• Experience managing the production of weekly status reports, metrics, incorporation documents, and schedules.
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the others:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college

• Experience utilizing System Engineering processes and procedures.

• Experience applying retrofit background and knowledge to optimize new systems and tools within Global Sustainment.

• Experience managing retrofit activities and proven management/scheduling skills.

• Excellent communication skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First